1) Program Admission Requirements

Academic (minimum grade needed in brackets)

1. High school graduation or equivalent

2. English

One of:

• English Studies 12 (C+)
• English First Peoples 12 (C+)
• equivalent 

3. Math

One of:

• Foundations of Math 11 (C+)
• equivalent 

4. Chemistry 11 (C+) or equivalent 

5. Life Sciences (C+) or equivalent 

6. One of:*

• Anatomy & Physiology 12 (C+)
• Biology 12 (C+)
• Chemistry 12 (C+)
• Physics 12 (C+)
• equivalent

*Anatomy & Physiology is recommended.

Non-Academic

• Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status
• submit evidence of orientation to a veterinary practice (signature of veterinarian required). It is recommended that you complete two weeks (80 hours) working or volunteering in a veterinary clinic
• questionnaire
• reference letter from each of the following three areas: (1) current veterinary orientation site, (2) other animal related experience site, (3) any non-veterinary work or volunteer experience
• attend program orientation session upon invitation from the Animal Health Technology Department
• successful medical (after acceptance)

Admission Advice

1. Click here to see Canadian secondary school course equivalencies for academic admission requirements. 

2. You should have an interest in working with and caring for animals. This includes such areas as farms, SPCA, wildlife refuges, or any other animal oriented facility.

3. Admission to the AHT program is very competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission or an invitation to the program orientation session. The AHT program uses a selective enrollment process. Admission to the program is based on the following criteria:

• Academic history
• Exposure to veterinary practice either as a volunteer or as a paid employee (include reference form)
• Other animal related experience such as on a farm, in an SPCA shelter, at a wildlife refuge, in research, etc. (include reference form)
• Other non-veterinary related work or volunteer experience (include reference form)
• Results of math test

4. A minimum of 80 hours of practical experience in a veterinary facility is considered essential for admission to the AHT program. Consultation with a practicing animal health technologist is also strongly advised. If you are considering fulfilling the 80 hours of volunteer practical experience outside of Canada, pre-approval from the AHT department is required.